New Orleans Style Soiree

Donise & Brian 

July 31, 2010 

 Sass, Style and Sophistication were the ingredients for this event.  The personalities of this couple were larger than life and that feeling swept throughout the entire evening. 

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The Magnolia Room in Rock Hill, SC hosted this grand event, the space is gorgeous empty but when we added the crisp color pallet of navy, corn flower blue and silver the room was transformed to a New Orleans style soiree. 

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Both ceremony and reception were hosted at the Magnolia Room which required an intricate flip of the space.  The silver chivari chairs provided by Classic Party Rentals served double duty and gave a glamorous feel to the event. 

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Each table was marked with a New Orleans street which was a fun flare we added to give a nod to the bride’s roots.  The décor of square glass pieces with alternating shades of blue where captivating with the floating candles, each table had just the right amount of sparkle to make the guests feel that they were in the center of a party. The energy stayed strong all night with laughing, dancing and a true celebration of this wonderful couple.  This wedding was full of wow moments but one of my favorites is when the group started dancing and waiving white napkins to “second line” – when the group hoisted the groom into the air you just knew it was going to be a great night. 

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A very entertaining bartender who had the moves of Tom Cruise in Cocktail delighted the guests with his acrobatic moves with the liquor bottles. Cheesecake Etc. provided a beautiful cake with the bling that matched the bride’s flair for life; the flavors were a perfect pairing. 

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A special thanks to all the vendors who made this day possible: 

Classic Party Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Linens) 

Cheesecake Etc 

Todd Bailey (bartender) 

A Place For Flowers (flowers & centerpieces) 

Ribald Farms (ferns) 

Magnolia Room 

Mike Clay (photographer / videographer) 

DJ Brian (music) 

Extravaganza (props) 

We Cut Cakes 

One of the best thing abut being a wedding designer is meeting new people, its even better when you make new friends. Thanks to Donise and Brian for letting me share this day with them.. Much Love